ginarn5

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1. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   ginarn5 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   Check allergies,especially before giving IV antibiotics[Do Not trust that Md has done this]. If you are on the evening or night shift always turn on light before giving ANY med or flush or adjusting pump. If you are working in a nursing home never gi...

2. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

   ginarn5 replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

   Those Pixis machines can be a nightmare if you goof up the narc count. It's too bad you work in such a nasty place. I always thought that there had to be a pattern of suspicious narc counts or something. I have done the same thing as you but wo...

3. Why do I seem so SLOW?!

   ginarn5 replied to wearyLPN's topic in New Nurse

   You don't say how long you have been at it but relax. It takes time and practice to get the big med passes like that done quickly. You are probably working with nurses who know the patients and all their little quirks--and believe me those little qui...

4. Help!!!

   ginarn5 replied to simishelly's topic in California

   Know your Medication Rights and your patient and their diagnosis. Be safe and if you are not sure of something---ask! It's normal to be terrified. Good luck!

5. I think I made the wrong choice..

   ginarn5 replied to lakerette01's topic in General Nursing

   I also accepted a new assignment in California after working 10 years at a hospital in Wisconsin. I have found that alot of things they do out here are different from our "Midwest" ways. When I started I too had a preceptor type who seemed to go out ...